Obituaries

Marie Satterfield

Marie Satterfield

Apr 27, 2023

Myrtle Marie Satterfield, 84, of McCaysville Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. Marie was born March 25, 1939, in Copperhill, TN to Lon and Alma Williams. Marie was preceded in death by father, Lon Williams; mother, Alma Davis Williams; brothers, Billy Frank Williams, Jimmy Williams; sisters, Hazel Turner, Helen Callihan, Dottie Arp,...

Helen Tranthem

Helen Tranthem

Apr 26, 2023

Helen Brenda Tranthem, 92, of Epworth, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday April 26, 2023. Helen was a devoted wife to the late Edward Tranthem for 53 years. They had 4 children- Brenda Long, Patricia Thomas (John), Cindy Taylor (BJ), and Michael Tranthem (Shelia). Helen's children are comforted knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior whom she...

Constantinos "Dino" Bouloukos

Constantinos "Dino" Bouloukos

Apr 19, 2023

 

Constantinos “Dino” Bouloukos

April 22, 1929 – April 19, 2023

Dino Bouloukos, age 93 of McCaysville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Father Vassilli Bouloukos and his Mother Alexandra Merope Bouloukos. Also, his loving sister Martha Bouloukos Roussis and his brother Panagotis “Pete” Bouloukos. He is survived by his wonderful...

Betty C. Walker

Betty C. Walker

Apr 18, 2023

 

Betty Culberson Walker, of Blue Ridge, age 93, passed away April 18, 2023, at Perimeter Rehabilitation, Dunwoody, GA. Mrs. Walker was born in Isabella, TN in Polk County on January 23, 1930. Betty is preceded in death by her father, Fred Culberson and mother, Virginia “Jennie” Culberson, husband, Buford P. Walker, and son, Michael Frederick Walker. Betty is survived...

Zane Franklin

Zane Franklin

Apr 18, 2023

Zane Ree Franklin, 58, of Epworth, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Epworth, GA. Zane was born December 22, 1964, in Canton, GA to Jimmy and Diane Franklin. Zane was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Franklin.  Zane is survived by his mother Diane Franklin, spouse Ashley Franklin; son Caleb (Brandy) Franklin; grandson Roy...

Jean Byrd

Jean Byrd

Apr 18, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Byrd, 90, of McCaysville, Georgia, originally of the Florida Keys, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home in McCaysville, GA. Jean was born August 21, 1932, in Safe Harbor, PA to Harry and Helen Herman. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Harry Herman; mother, Helen Herman, and husband Eugene Reed.    She is survived...

Mary Jo Arena

Mary Jo Arena

Apr 16, 2023

 

Mary J Arena, age 96, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, in McCaysville, GA. Mary was born July 23, 1926, in Bristol, RI to Emanuel and Anna Abatantuano. Mary was preceded in death by her her husband, Ralph Arena; father, Emanuel Abatantuano; mother, Anna Caruso Abatantuano; and brother, Michael Abatantuano. 

Survivors: sons, Garry (Neide) Capita and...

Daniel William Walker

Daniel William Walker

Apr 14, 2023

 

Daniel William Walker, age 57, of Morganton, GA, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, in Morganton, GA. Daniel was born July 27, 1965, in Summit, NJ to Robert & Phylis Walker. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Robert Walker; mother, Phylis Walker; and his brother, Robert Walker.

Danny loved building things and he was an expert carpenter....

Eulan Brooks

Eulan Brooks

Apr 11, 2023

Harrison Eulan Brooks, 89, of Copperhill, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA.  Eulan was born August 21, 1933, in Copperhill, TN to Jack and Martha Hendrix Brooks.  Eulan was preceded in death by father, Jack Brooks; mother, Martha Brooks; sister, Ruth Farmer; sister, Lorene Collis; sister, Jewel Bailey; sister, Hazel McCay; brother,...

Shirley Carolyn Godfrey

Shirley Carolyn Godfrey

Apr 9, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Carolyn Godfrey passed away on Sunday, April 9th, 2023 in Dahlonega Georgia.

Shirley was born on August 1st, 1937 to Lester Dills and Ada Youngblood Dills.

She was proceeded by her parents, Lester Dills and Ada Youngblood Dills; and husband, Charles Godfrey.

She is survived by her son, Larry Rogers; and daughter Carol Reynolds.

Shirley loved to cook,...

Mikie Bailey

Mikie Bailey

Apr 8, 2023

James "Mikie" Bailey, 44, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, GA. James was born November 28, 1978, in Atlanta, GA to James and Barbara Bailey. James was preceded in death by his grandparents Ruby and Hugh Shelton and Lois and Jimmy Puryear; father, James Bailey; mother, Barbara Bailey; uncle, Jack...

Boyd Lee March

Boyd Lee March

Apr 8, 2023

Dr. B. Lee March was born to parents Ruby (White) March and Virgil Boyd March in Macon, MO on April 11, 1958. The first member of his immediate family to graduate high school and attend college, Lee pursued his interest in both international and local politics by earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science from Northeast Missouri State...

David Franklin Collie

David Franklin Collie

Apr 7, 2023

David Franklin Collie, 83, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 7th, 2023, at Cypress Pond Senior Care in Tifton, GA. David was born September 25, 1939, in Ruffin, NC to John Siddle and Nellie Dix Collie. David was a resident of Blairsville, Georgia for over 20 years.

 

After high school, David served in the U.S. Navy for 3...

Van H. Baine

Van H. Baine

Apr 7, 2023

Van H Baine, age 62, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home in McCaysville, GA. Van was born July 28, 1960, in Copperhill, TN to Herman Baine and Virginia Baine. Van was preceded in death by his wife, Clara "Lou" Baine; parents, Herman & Virginia Baine; and brothers, Danny Baine and Wayne Baine.

Van...

Jimmy Garrett

Jimmy Garrett

Apr 5, 2023

 

Mr. Jimmy Garrett, 90, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA. Rev. Chip Penland will officiate. The family will receive friends at Memorial park Funeral Home Friday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. until...

Michael Warren

Michael Warren

Apr 4, 2023

Michael Warren, 64, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Michael was a life long resident of Blairsville. He was a well-known truck driver, and he was loved by all those who knew him from all across the country. In his free time, he enjoyed riding horses and working on his farm. He loved spending time with his family...

Diane Marie Fraser

Diane Marie Fraser

Apr 3, 2023

 

Diane Marie Fraser, age 75, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, after a brief illness associated with cancer. She was born January 25, 1948 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to the late Lt. Col. Alfred J. de Lorimier and Marjorie F. de Lorimier. She had lived in Blue Ridge since...

Elizabeth Watson

Elizabeth Watson

Apr 3, 2023

This is the day the LORD has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Elizabeth Butler "Betty" Watson changed her permanent address to Heaven on April 3rd, 2023. She was 1 week shy of her 86th birthday having been born to Walter Hermon and Ela Thelma Butler on April 10th, 1937 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. She was a graduate...

Mary Fay Yurchis

Mary Fay Yurchis

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Fay Yurchis 82 of Murphy died Palm Sunday April 2,2023 at Mountain View Manor Bryson City N.C.

Fay was born March 31, 1941, with her twin Jerry "Ray" to the late Joseph and Florence Golden in Hothouse Township Murphy N.C. She was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

Fay moved to Tampa, FL on December 27, 1959. She...

Vaughn Barrett

Vaughn Barrett

Mar 29, 2023

Vaughn Barrett, 101, of Hiawassee, Ga, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. Vaughn was born May 13, 1921, in Hiawassee, Ga to Avery and Tassie Barrett. 

Vaughn was preceded in death by spouse, Norene Barrett; father, Avery Barrett; mother, Tassie Sims Barrett; daughter, Linda Barrett; brother, Earl Barrett; brother, Everett Barrett; brother, Homer Barrett; stepmother...